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To: prometheus1976 who wrote (557746)6/13/2014 5:26:12 PM
From: D. Long2 Recommendations

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unclewest

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Defense contractors sent to Iraq to help the Iraqis build out the Balad air base to support F-16s that the US was going to deliver to Iraq.



To: prometheus1976 who wrote (557746)6/13/2014 6:20:09 PM
From: FJB  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 793990
 
RE:euphemism for mercenary?'

You use the term mercenary like it is bad. Contractors keep our world more civilized. If you think "mercenaries" are bad and savage terrorists are good, you need to re-evaluate your belief system.